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Household lending increased in July
The growth rate for household loans is increasing slightly, according to new figures from SCB. In annual terms, lending from so-called monetary financial institutions (including banks) increased by 0.
Producer Prices Continue to Fall
Now, producer prices are dropping significantly. In July, the decline was written down to 1.
Unemployment is increasing - "Tough to get a job in the autumn"
Inflation has fallen and more interest rate cuts are expected. But unemployment continues to be high.
Housing construction turns slightly upwards
Housing construction has turned upwards, albeit from very low levels. The recent years have been characterized by a nearly paralyzed market for new homes in the wake of high interest rates.
Industry Order Intake Turns Upwards
The order intake in industry increased by 2. 6 percent in June compared to May.
This is the municipality where dogs are least popular
Sweden's least and most dog-loving municipalities have been crowned. At the top, or perhaps at the bottom, is Vänersborg.
One kilometer – the straight route to school
One kilometer. That is the average distance – as the crow flies – from home to school for the country's elementary school students, according to [SCB](https://www.
Lowest Population Growth in Sweden in the 2000s
During the first half of 2024, the population increased by 1,600 people. This is the longest population increase measured in Sweden during a half-year period in the 2000s, according to SCB.
Lowest population growth in Sweden in the 2000s
During the first half of 2024, the population increased by 1,600 people. This is the longest population increase measured during a half-year period in the 2000s, according to SCB.
The Swedish economy is getting increasingly gloomy
The Swedish economy is in even deeper waters, according to the Statistics Sweden's (SCB) business cycle clock. The business cycle situation is "very weak", writes SCB.
So much more expensive coffee became in July
Coffee, tea and cocoa are the commodity group where prices rose the most in July compared to June. Compared to last year, potatoes stand out with a price increase of 36 percent.
Interest Rate Cut Next Week "Rock-Solid"
Inflation is still clearly below the Swedish Central Bank's target. An interest rate cut next week is "rock-solid certain", according to analysts.
Upwards on the stock exchange after new inflation figures
The Stockholm Stock Exchange closed with a maintained cheerful mood on Wednesday and the broad OMXS index rose by 0. 7 percent.
Nervous on the market: It could get messy
The market is on high alert ahead of the American inflation figure for July this afternoon. It could get messy if there are surprises, according to SEB's chief strategist Olle Holmgren.
Dark labor market - then it will brighten up again
Unemployment continues to rise – and the number of notices is increasing again. The notices are at a higher level than they usually do, says Eva Samakovlis at the Employment Service.
Double Interest Rate Cut Not Ruled Out
This week, the inflation figure will be released, which will determine whether there will be an interest rate cut from the Swedish Central Bank shortly after and how large it will be in that case. A double rate cut is more likely right now than no cut at all, says Jens Magnusson from SEB.
Households are holding on to their wallets tighter
Swedish households spend less. According to new statistics from Statistics Sweden (SCB), household consumption decreased by 0.
More emigrate than immigrate to Sweden
For the first time in over 50 years, Sweden has net emigration. The number of asylum applications and granted residence permits continues to decrease.
Retail trade decreased in June
Retail trade decreased by 0. 3 percent in June compared to the previous month, according to Statistics Sweden (SCB).
Swedish economy slowed down during the quarter
Sweden's gross national product (GNP) increased by 0. 9 percent in June compared to May, according to a preliminary so-called GNP indicator from the Statistics Sweden (SCB).
Unchanged on the Stockholm Stock Exchange – lift for SBB
The Stockholm Stock Exchange started the trading week unchanged, and closed slightly above zero. The real estate company SBB, on the other hand, had a sunny day, and rose nearly 10 percent.
Unemployment Remains Unchanged
Unemployment in Sweden remained unchanged in June compared to the previous month, according to new figures from Statistics Sweden (SCB). According to seasonally adjusted and smoothed data, unemployment stood at 8.
Call to the Central Bank: Double Rate Cut
The next interest rate announcement from the Swedish Central Bank will come in August. National economist Lars Calmfors believes that the Swedish Central Bank can afford a double cut in the interest rate if inflation continues to decline, writes Di.
Women with an immigrant background study the most
Young women with an immigrant background are the group that to the largest extent continues to study after high school, shows the Central Bureau of Statistics' (SCB) figures from 2023, reports SVT Väst. .
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